Technical Program Manager

Job Summary

General Atomics is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to support the planning, execution, and technical performance of one or more established engineering programs based in New Delhi, India.

Reporting to a senior program manager, this position is responsible for supporting assigned programs from initiation through delivery while managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, technical performance, resources, and customer relationships. The role will coordinate with engineering, operations, contracts, finance, suppliers, business partners, and company leadership across India and internationally. This will work effectively with India-based customers, government representatives, suppliers, and business partners, as well as internal teams in the United States and other locations. The position requires sound technical judgment, strong program leadership, and the ability to resolve complex execution issues in a multicultural and multinational environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all phases of assigned programs, including initiation, acquisition support, planning, execution, integration, testing, delivery, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, performance metrics, and delivery methods.
• Manage program scope, cost, schedule, quality, technical performance, and customer commitments.
• Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to establish design concepts, technical criteria, development activities, testing plans, and integration objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program-related issues and coordinate the resolution of technical, schedule, cost, quality, and resource concerns.
• Establish effective working relationships with India-based customers, government representatives, suppliers, business partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate program status, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, customer briefings, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, statements of work, specifications, operating budgets, and contract terms and conditions.
• Support contract acquisition, negotiations, modifications, and customer engagements in coordination with contracts and business development teams.
• Identify program issues and support the development of solutions, including resource reallocation, schedule recovery actions, process improvements, and changes to contract requirements.
• Manage cross-functional teams and, where applicable, accomplish program objectives through subordinate managers or team leads.
• Support the recruitment, development, retention, and performance of the management, professional, and technical personnel required for program execution.
• Contribute to new business development, expansion of existing programs, and potential partnerships or strategic alliances in India and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
• Coordinate activities across India-based and international teams, including communication, decision-making, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support compliance with applicable company policies, contractual requirements, export-control obligations, security requirements, and Indian laws and regulations.
• Protect proprietary technology and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive company, customer, and program information.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering, science, business, program management, or a related technical field.
• Typically requires eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration or technical program management experience. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Demonstrated expertise in program management principles, concepts, and practices.
• Experience organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating complex technical work to meet established milestones and deadlines.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to problems involving multiple technologies, organizations, customers, and program requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, government representatives, suppliers, and senior leaders in a multinational environment.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience managing program risks, budgets, schedules, technical performance, and customer deliverables.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel domestically and internationally when required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, access authorization, work authorization, or customer approval.

• Experience managing engineering, aerospace, defense, advanced technology, manufacturing, or other technically complex programs.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, government agencies, or business partners in India.
• Professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of Hindi or another Indian language is preferred but not required.
• Experience working across Indian, U.S., and other international business environments.
• Familiarity with Indian contracting, procurement, quality, regulatory, or government program review processes.
• Professional program management certification, such as PMP, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with international programs, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, or cross-border supplier relationships.
• Experience coordinating teams across multiple time zones and geographic locations.

• Workstyle: Onsite
• Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hourly
• Job Category: Program/Project Management
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes